15 best anal sex toys for beginners

Anal sex toys are super fun to play with, but can be a little intimidating to use for the first time. If you want to give it a try (or play with your partner), best to start small with one of these anal sex toys for beginners.

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Fifty Shades Freed Feel So Alive Vibrating Plug

A lovely intro to butt toys, this vibrating plug is from the Fifty Shades Freed collection and made from super soft silicone. The base is flared so it's super safe (make sure any anal toy you use has a wider bottom so it can't get lost in the anus). The shape also means it's easy to insert and remove.

Ann Summers' Moregasm range is bloody brilliant because the dual density silicone the toys are made from are like no other sex toys. They are insanely soft and squidgy (technical term) to the touch and they feel amazing inside as they mould to the contours of your body.

Ok, this may look a little bit scary but I can assure you it's not. The LOKI uses LELO's Wave technology - which is what allows it to make a beckoning/'come hither' motion once inserted. Not for an absolute beginner but once you build up your confidence, the LOKI is super fun to play with.

This slim and totally manageable (5-inch) dildo is so good for anyone wanting to try anal play for the first time. It's super flexible so with lots of lube and care, shouldn't cause anyone any harm. It can also be used with a harness as a strap on, if you want to try pegging.

We-Vibe are known for their tech-smart toys, and the Ditto is one of them. It's perfect for beginners as its a nice, small plug (roughly 7cm x 8cm) and is made from hypoallergenic, body safe silicone. Juts be sure it use water-based lube with (silicone lube cannot be used with silicone toys). You can control it with a remote ,too, for hands-free play.

This glass butt plug has 3 inches of insertable length, so it's as manageable as it is pretty. Some people fear glass toys but there really is nothing to be afraid of - they're super sturdy and feel incredible when warmed up or cooled down.

If you're going to be using this with a guy, know that prostate massage is going to feel pretty bloody good for them, especially with a toy like Hugo. With two motors, this anal vibrator massages the prostate for intense orgasms. You can use it in couples play or treat your partner to it if they want some solo play.

So, these bad boys essentially vibrate every time you move. So you just pop them in (use lots of lube) and go about your business. They're easy to remove thanks to the finger ring and they're nice and small at 1.25 inches.

One of the cutest introductions to anal play ever, amiright? The silicone is velvety-smooth (hence the name) and is small enough to not be remotely intimidating. You can also secure the suction cup bottom to a surface, you can enjoy hands-free play.

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